figurative line Artist
ROGER ADAMSON. leading figurative line ARTIST.
Roger Adamson (b.1968, Kent, UK) is a leading figurative line artist exploring the tension between transformation and timelessness, trade and nature, and transitional liminality between epochs.
His signature line drawings show the influence of Sumi-e and Ukiyo-e inspired by the Utagawa and Sōsaku-hanga Schools, and the power of the line to create complexity from simplicity – their palpable precision evoking a Japanese and Chinese aesthetic that makes them both high art and handicraft.
In response to an era of deceptive artificiality, homogeneity, superficiality and endless identical repetition he has embraced the power of the line and the challenge of mastering an unforgiving medium that leaves an artist nowhere to hide.
Exhibited regularly his pen and ink works demand discipline, precision, courage and control, representing the antithesis of the digital: embodying the tangible and temporal and seeking to distil the essence of universal truths.
latest series
门 Mén
Sān lián huà
DOOR
triptych
3 views of 3 doors in 3 positions in the Forbidden City on 3rd January. The Mén san lian hua, Door triptych, explores the deep duality and symbolism of both the number three and the door in Chinese culture, traditionally representative of transition, protection and the boundary between realms of existence.
Artworks are available to view and purchase at London’s historic Gagliardi Gallery, a long-standing cultural institution in Chelsea.
latest from instagram
Fantastic exhibition of Hiroshige works @thebritishmuseum. Well worth a visit if you`re in London between now and 7th September. Especially great to see my favourite Hiroshige woodblock `Sudden shower over Ohashi and Atake` from 100 famous views of Edo - 1857
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Something very cool arrived in the post! Enjoying a leisurely leaf through all the selected artworks for the #londonartbiennale2025 Great catalogue and very proud to be exhibiting and highlighting the plight of the men who break ships around the world.
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#londonartbiennale2025 #chelseaoldtownhall #marineart #marineartist #shipbreaking #chittagong #exhibition
60 nations, 350 artists and one of those is me! Absolutely delighted to be selected to exhibit at this year`s #londonartbiennale2025 Looking forward to the Private View tomorrow.
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#london #marineart #marineartist #londonartbiennale2025 #chelseaoldtownhall
Loving the new studio pen holder! At last I can lay my hand on the right pen without hunting across the entire desk. Thank you @haybag_maddie #sakurapensjapan #studio #artist #ecofriendly
Happy New Year folks…
May your new year be filled with Gibson’s
South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover. Spot the Spitfire!
Just arrived in the post this morning. This could get expensive! Again... #marineantiques
Disney Magic coming alongside at Dover this morning.
门 Mén. Sān lián huà
The Door Triptych.
roger adamson
Leading Figurative Line Artist.
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